1. Sermon on the Mount The Citizens of the Kingdom (5:1-16)
The Righteousness of the Kingdom (5:17-48)
Sincere Devotion in the Kingdom (6:1-18)
Trusting God in the Kingdom (6:19-34)
Relating to Man in the Kingdom (7:1-12)
Entering the Kingdom (7:13-27)

2. The Kingdom of God Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-7 The Message
Matt. 4:23 – preaching gospel of kingdom
“Kingdom” repeated throughout: (5:3, 10, 19, 20; 6:10; 33; 7:21)

3. Sermon on the Mount Citizens of the Kingdom (5:2-16)
Outline
Sermon on the Mount
Citizens of the Kingdom (5:2-16)
Characteristics [Beatitudes] (5:2-12)
Their influence on the world (5:13-16)
Righteousness of the Kingdom (5:17 - 7:12)
Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
Exceeds the righteousness of the Scribes & Pharisee (5:20-48)
Relationship to God (6)
Relationship to man (7:1-12)
Exhortation to Enter the Kingdom (7:13-27)
Enter the narrow gate that leads to life (7:13-14)
Don’t let false prophets turn you aside (7:15-20)
Only the obedient enter the kingdom (7:21-27)

4. The Citizens of the Kingdom
(Matt. 5:1-16)
Review
Characteristics of the Citizens (5:2-12)
The Influence of the Citizens on the World (5:13-16)
Sermon on the Mount

5. The Righteousness of the Kingdom
(Matt. 5:17-48)
Review
Harmonizes with the Old Testament (5:17-19)
Exceeds the Righteousness of Scribes and Pharisees (5:20-48)
Sermon on the Mount

6. Sincere Devotion In the Kingdom
(Matt. 6:1-18)
Review
Giving to the Needy (vv. 1-4)
Prayer (vv. 5-15)
Fasting (vv )
Sermon on the Mount

7. Trusting God In the Kingdom
(Matt. 6:19-34)
Point: Total and Unlimited trust in God
Do not put your trust in earthly treasures (vv )
Do not be filled with worry (vv )
In this kingdom, God expects us to not only put our faith in him, but let it show in how we live!
Sermon on the Mount

8. Trusting God In the Kingdom
(Matt. 6:19-34)
Trust in God – Not in Earthly Things (vv )
Trust in God – Do Not Worry (vv )
Sermon on the Mount

9. Trusting God In the Kingdom
(Matt. 6:19-34)
Trust in God – Not in Earthly Things (vv )
Sermon on the Mount

10. Trust in God – Not in Earthly Things (6:19-24)
Sermon on
the Mount
Trust in God – Not in Earthly Things (6:19-24)
Where treasure is – heart is also (vv )
Do not make earthly things the center and heart of your life
Things of the earth are perishable
Not saying not to plan of be concerned
Lay up treasure in heaven

11. Trust in God – Not in Earthly Things (6:19-24)
Sermon on
the Mount
Trust in God – Not in Earthly Things (6:19-24)
Where treasure is – heart is also (vv )
Single minded devotion (vv )
Eye is the source of light for the body
Single eye – healthy & sound / evil eye – unhealthy & defective
If good eye – whole body receives light / evil eye – whole body full of darkness
Point: Mind (eye of the heart) is not to be blurred or clouded with concern for material things

12. Trust in God – Not in Earthly Things (6:19-24)
Sermon on
the Mount
Trust in God – Not in Earthly Things (6:19-24)
Where treasure is – heart is also (vv )
Single minded devotion (vv )
Cannot serve two masters (v. 24)
Can’t be a slave to two masters
Can’t think can be faithful in this kingdom & devoted to material things!

13. Trusting God In the Kingdom
(Matt. 6:19-34)
Trust in God – Not in Earthly Things (vv )
Trust in God – Do Not Worry (vv )
Sermon on the Mount

14. Trust in God – Do Not Worry (6:25-34)
Sermon on
the Mount
Trust in God – Do Not Worry (6:25-34)
Prohibition to worry (v. 25a)
“Therefore” – still on same theme of God –vs- material things
Those who goal is wealth & those filled with worry – have the same problem! (Both = materialism)
“Worry” same word as “troubled” (Lk. 10:41)
Not condemning thoughtful planning & preparation
Point is not seen until v. 33
“Not – but” construction (parallel: Jno. 6:27-28)
Rather than fret, fear & worry – set your mind on serving God

15. Trust in God – Do Not Worry (6:25-34)
Sermon on
the Mount
Trust in God – Do Not Worry (6:25-34)
Prohibition to worry (v. 25a)
The folly of worry (vv. 25b-34)
Shows we don’t understand the value of things (vv. 25b-26)
Doesn’t do any good (vv )
“Stature” – height or life span (v. 27)
God takes care of things beyond our capabilities (vv )
Lacking in faith (vv )
Enough trouble for each day (v. 34)

16. Trust in God – Do Not Worry (6:25-34)
Sermon on
the Mount
Trust in God – Do Not Worry (6:25-34)
Prohibition to worry (v. 25a)
The folly of worry (vv. 25b-34)
Seek first the kingdom (v. 33)
What we are to do: Seek
What we are to seek: kingdom of God & his righteousness
The place we are to give it: first

17. Trusting God In the Kingdom
(Matt. 6:19-34)
Trust in God – Not in Earthly Things (vv )
Trust in God – Do Not Worry (vv )
Sermon on the Mount